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SELECTION CRITERIA POLICY FOR 2021 ASEAN PARA GAMES DATES TBC

1. Nomination

a. Singapore Sports Council (SDSC) and National Sports Associations (NSAs) to nominate athletes to represent Singapore at the Vietnam 2021 ASEAN Para Games according to Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) eligibility and selection criteria as mentioned below. The final selection of athletes remains at the discretion of the SNPC.

b. In its nominations, SDSC/NSAs should state clearly using the prescribed form the justification for the athletes to be selected. Refer to Annex B for the required information and justifications.

c. Athlete’s eligibility for nomination: – Must be a Singapore citizen; – Must be at least 15 years of age in 2021 (Calculation: 2021 minus year born); – Compliance with the sport specific classification rules1; and – Must be in good standing2 with SNPC and SDSC.

2. Selection Criteria

a. Athletes/ teams who have performances during the qualification period (as stated in paragraph 2g) that at least matches, in official time/distance/score/mark, the 3rd placing of the 2017 ASEAN Para Games. For non-quantifiable sport3, comparative performances against the 3rd placing at the Kuala Lumpur 2017 ASEAN Para Games will be taken into consideration in determining their eligibility for selection.

b. Should the event or sport not be in the Kuala Lumpur 2017 ASEAN Para Games, the top two (2) placed athletes/ teams of the specific class based on time/distance/score/mark at national games (Eg. Singapore National Para Games, Haw Par National Youth Para Athletics, Haw Par National Youth Para Swimming,

1 Must have their classification confirmation prior to the start of the games 2 Complies with the high standard of sporting behaviour and ethical conduct, and not under any form of disciplinary suspension

3 Quantifiable Sports - sports results that are measurable (time based, distance and point scoring during game play). Non-quantifiable sports have outcome results that are not measurable (Outcomes based on scores from a panel of judges)

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There must be at least 4 or more competitors in the race or event for the 2nd placed athlete/ team to be considered. If the numbers of competitors are 3 or less, only the 1st placed athlete/ team may be eligible for selection.

Nominations must also be supported with a comparison of the athlete’s time/score/mark/rank against regional and/or national results (E.g. Using 2018 results/ regional games).

c. Developmental athletes4 whose performance achieved during the qualification period (as stated in paragraph 2g) showing the variance of not more than 10% from the 3rd placing of the Kuala Lumpur 2017 ASEAN Para Games may be considered for selection.

d. The selection of athletes/ teams will also be based on the availability of the events and the number of slots available in each event. Sports are encouraged to have a reserve list of athletes (when applicable) in the event that selected athletes have to pull out after being selected. Athletes on the reserve list must also meet the eligibility and nomination criteria.

e. All results submitted for consideration must take place at SDSC/NSAs identified local and international championships and trials. SDSC/NSAs may submit results from overseas events of athletes living, studying or working overseas. However, these events have to be properly accredited, sanctioned and endorsed by SDSC/NSAs for the results to be accepted.

f. The qualification period will be from 1 Apr 2020 - 30 June 2021. Athletes/teams that qualify after the qualification period will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. No nominations will be considered once Entry By Names has been submitted to the games organiser.

4 Developmental athletes refer to athletes who have participated in para-sports in an international competition for not more than five years

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g. Quantitative results comparison • Performance results of athletes/ teams being nominated should also include the number of competing countries or athletes (e.g. Athlete XYZ came in 5th out of 10 athletes or Team A came in 1st out of 6 countries).

h. Combine class or team events considerations • Athletes/ teams who do not meet the minimum 3rd placing MQS but are needed to form a combined class or category of events or team events may be considered for selection.

3. Additional Considerations

In addition to the above selection criteria, the following may be taken into consideration by SNPC when assessing nominated athletes:

• Attitude and behaviour; • Current skill level and fitness; • Level of commitment and attendance; • Potential for future development; and • Ability to demonstrate team spirit and works well with teammates.

4. Selection and Appeal Process

a. Results from the SNPC final selection will be published on the SNPC website.

b. An appeal against non-selection by SNPC must be made in writing using the prescribed form as published on SNPC’s website within 3 days (72 hours) of the announcement of the athletes selected for the Vietnam 2021 ASEAN Para Games.

c. The ground for any appeal is that:

• The athlete’s omission was a result of a failure by SNPC to properly apply the eligibility and selection criteria set out in this policy;

• The athlete’s omission was a result of a failure by SNPC to adhere to the terms set out in this policy;

Incorporation Registration No.: 200812207D Add: 3 Stadium Drive, #01-34, Singapore 397630 Tel: +65 6346 1158

• Existence of fresh and compelling evidence and/or data which had not been submitted in the initial nomination. Appeals must be made in writing and accompanied by a cheque of S$100.00, payable to “Singapore National Paralympic Council”. If the appeal is successful, the cheque will be returned. d. SNPC Appeals Committee will consider and deliberate the appeal and, if deemed justifiable, will hear the appeal by the athlete concerned. e. SNPC will, in writing, inform all parties about the decision taken to either uphold or reject the appeal. The decision will be final and no further appeal or correspondence will be entertained. f. Any queries on this selection policy or the Vietnam 2021 ASEAN Para Games should be directed to [email protected] or 6346 1158.

Incorporation Registration No.: 200812207D Add: 3 Stadium Drive, #01-34, Singapore 397630 Tel: +65 6346 1158 Annex A

List of recognised NSAs:

Organisation Sport Equestrian Federation of Singapore Para Equestrian Singapore Disability Sports Council 1. 2. Chess 3. Football 5-a-side 4. Football 7-a-side 5. 6. Lawn Bowls 7. Para 8. Para Athletics 9. Para 10. Para Cycling 11. Para Powerlifting 12. Para Shooting 13. Para Swimming 14. 15. Para Triathlon 16. Sailing 17. Tenpin 18. 19. Wheelchair Rugby 20.

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Annex B

This form is to be completed sequentially, as follows:

Section A: Athlete to complete his/her profile Section B: Team Manager/SDSC/NSA to review and provide justification for the nomination Section C: Coach to make final assessment

SECTION A Profile To be completed by the athlete Insert athlete’s passport Sport photo Name as per passport Gender Age Type of Impairment Origin of Impairment Congenital / Acquired Classification International Where did the Body classification take place? Class Status New / Review / Confirmed Year Carding Year

Training Information No. of years in the No. of training sport years in the sport

Attendance (% per Frequency & month) duration per week

Attendance (% past Training Is the athlete two years) Programme training on his/her own expenses or under SDSC/NSAs programme?

Performance Information Current Ranking Current Ranking (Local) (Regional/World)

Current Year’s Previous Para Achievements Games results if applicable

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Athlete’s Individual/Team What is the personal philosophy toward the athlete’s sporting journey? Philosophy

Athlete’s Games’ Goal/Target

I certify that the above information is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

Athlete’s Name, Signature & Date

SECTION B Team Manager/SDSC/NSA’s Review for Nomination Team Manager/SDSC/NSA to review athlete’s submission and provide justification for the nomination

Justification for Performance results of athletes being nominated should include the number of nomination competing countries or athletes. E.g. Athlete XYZ came in 5th out of 10 athletes or Team A came in 1st out of 6 countries

SECTION C Coach’s Assessment/Evaluation

Coach’s evaluation of the *Athlete’s current skill level and fitness athlete

* Athlete’s attitude and behaviour

*Coach’s assessment on athlete’s current performance and outcome of his/ her future sports development for the next 2 years

Incorporation Registration No.: 200812207D Add: 3 Stadium Drive, #01-34, Singapore 397630 Tel: +65 6346 1158 *Sports result analysis of athlete’s potential for future development. For young athletes, there should be an age relative comparison based on their sports class, against a current high-performance athlete, locally or internationally. E.g. young athlete, age 16, performs XX sec against the current national para athlete, age 20, who is in the same class performs YY sec during this age

*For developmental and/or debutants at , justification on how this game is at a suitable level for him/her, over other more conducive games that can be more suitable to start with

Coach’s and Team Manager/SDSC/NSA’s undertaking

I confirm and verify that the information provided above is to the best of my knowledge and understanding.

COACH TEAM MANAGER/SDSC/NSA

______Name, Signature & Date Name, Signature & Date